Effective at 12:00 am on Dec 31, I hereby vacate all positions on all Committees, Boards, and other positions appointed by the President.

I would like to thank all of those who have served in those positions for their hard work on behalf of the AMA.

I do this, with the full expectation that the new AMA President will re-appoint the majority of committee members, and chairmen to continue their service to AMA, but I expect that he will make a few changes based upon his preferences.

This action will give the new AMA President an opportunity to assemble his own team, as it should be.

I congratulate Dave Mathewson on becoming the new AMA President, and pledge to him my support, should he ever need it.